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Pelicans

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a collection of sketched lines and shapes, with overlapping curved forms and some angular strokes. The composition resembles wispy smoke or delicate petal outlines, suggesting floral elements. The lines convey organic movement, similar to light and shadow over a stream.

Artwork Details

Date
1877/1880
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5336 × 3328 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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